Praline Paste

Praline paste is a mixture of sugar and nuts cooked over a high heat until it caramelizes. After cooling, it is pounded between steel rollers until the desired smoothness is obtained. Praline was created in 1732 by a French head waiter called Clement Jaluzot employed by the Due de Choiseul, Comte de Plessis-Pralin. The idea for the paste was sparked by one of Jaluzot’s apprentices, who was eating almonds with pieces of caramel; he commented on the wonderful combination of the nuts and confe